Dan Mar-Molinero Big Band Workshop

Dan Mar-Molinero – Two Day Big Band Workshop 2nd / 3rd June 2018.

Durlston Court School, Barton On Sea, Hampshire.

This two day Big Band workshop will focus on improving your section playing, improvising in a Big Band setting, directing a Big Band and much more. Two day course including refreshments and a hot lunch £135.

Dan currently lectures in Jazz & Pop at the University of Southamptonand is a prolific composer and arranger. We will be playing a number of Dan’s arrangements as well as other contemporary and classic Big Band scores. We met Dan whilst working with the Taverners Big Band leading up to “Stompin’ on the Quomps” and were impressed by his extensive knowledge of all things Big Band. His insights and wisdom brought a fresh new sound to even a well established band. Dan will be assisted by James Rawlinson, local Saxophonist, band leader and teacher. Interested? Then book now before it’s too late.

Dan Mar-Molinero – Saxophonist & Educator

Dan is a South Coast based Saxophonist and Teacher, recognised nationally for his compositions and arrangements. He has extensive experience of live and studio playing in both jazz and commercial music and has performed with many leading musicians from across genres including Julian Joseph, Kenny Wheeler and Corrine Bailey-Rae. Dan is an accomplished conductor with many years of experience leading jazz and modern music ensembles.

He has worked with professional groups whilst also establishing himself as nationally renowned director of youth jazz ensembles. Along with numerous talented ensembles, Dan has worked with a plethora of top class musicians including Soweto Kinch, Omar Lyefook and Kairos 4Tet. He has developed a national reputation for arranging, especially for jazz ensembles. His arrangements have been played by numerous different ensembles, from leading professional groups to school bands. He has had the privilege of arranging music for some of the leading jazz musicians in the UK including Courtney Pine, Ian Shaw and Portico Quartet.

Participants of all ages are welcome.
Please note: Participants under 18 will need to provide parent/ guardian contact details.

You’ll need an instrumental ability of Grade 4 standard or above. Please note, this does not mean you need Grade 4 qualification, it means your current playing level should be of this standard or better.